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Campaign 15V846 Posted December 16, 2015 6,076 units

2009-2016 Aston Martin DB9/Vantage Recall 15V846: Door Locks

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 31, 2026

Recall 15V846 covers 6,076 2009-2016 Aston Martin vehicles with interior door locks that can trap occupants. Repair is free at any franchised Aston Martin dealer.

Aston Martin is recalling 6,076 2009-2016 DB9, V8 Vantage, and related models because the interior door unlock mechanism can fail after the vehicle is locked from outside. If occupants cannot open the doors from inside, they can be trapped, increasing injury risk; Aston Martin dealers will correct the door lock issue free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The door lock and latch system on these 2009-2016 Aston Martin vehicles is supposed to let an occupant get out from inside the car after it has been locked. The interior release handle, central electronic module, and lock hardware work together so the door stays secured while still allowing exit when required.

The problem is in the full locking function controlled by the central electronic module software. When the vehicle is locked from the outside, the theft-deterring double lock can keep the interior unlocking mechanism from working. That means a person inside the vehicle can be unable to release the door from the cabin after full locking is active.

The warning sign is not a change in latch feel or door movement before the condition occurs. An occupant can still activate the horn with the ignition off, and vehicles with interior alarm detection can sound the alarm when movement is detected inside.

Who's affected?

Spans 8 Aston Martin model lines across 2009-2016, all tied to the same latches/locks/linkages component.

2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Latches/locks/linkages
2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Latches/locks/linkages
2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Latches/locks/linkages
2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Latches/locks/linkages
2011 Aston Martin Dbs Latches/locks/linkages
Units affected6,076
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.

What's the safety risk?

Full locking can leave an occupant unable to open the doors from inside, trapping them in the vehicle and increasing injury risk. Before activating full locking, confirm no person remains inside. The horn still works with ignition off, and equipped alarms detect interior movement. Repair is free at any franchised Aston Martin dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Dbs, Virage, V12 Vantage Coupe, DB9, Rapide, Vanquish, or V12 Zagato is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Aston Martin dealer to schedule the free software reprogramming that disables double locking, the feature tied to the interior door release problem.
  3. Bring the recall notice if you have it. Reference recall number 15V846 when you call.
  4. Avoid using the double-locking feature until the software repair is complete.
  5. Call Aston Martin customer service at 1-888-923-9988 with questions before the appointment.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, an Aston Martin technician reprograms the vehicle software to disable the double locking feature. The software update is free under the recall, and parts and labor are covered. Aston Martin has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid out of pocket for this same repair. Bring documentation of the prior repair to the service desk, or contact Aston Martin customer service to confirm what paperwork is needed for a claim.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

December 16, 2015 NHTSA published the recall
August 10, 2016 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V846?

Recall 15V846 covers 6,076 2009-2016 Aston Martin vehicles with interior door unlocking mechanisms that can fail after the vehicle is locked from the outside. An occupant can be trapped inside, increasing injury risk. Aston Martin dealers disable the double-locking feature through a software reprogramming for free.

What should I do if my 2009-2016 Aston Martin DB9, Dbs, Virage, V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage Coupe, Rapide, Vanquish, or V12 Zagato is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 15V846. If it is, contact a franchised Aston Martin dealer to schedule the software reprogramming. Reference recall number 15V846 or Aston Martin recall RA-01-0021 when you call. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Aston Martin dealers will disable the double-locking feature by reprogramming the software free of charge, regardless of where the vehicle was purchased.

What is the safety risk in recall 15V846?

The safety risk is entrapment inside the vehicle. If the interior door unlocking mechanism does not work after the vehicle was locked from the outside, an occupant can be unable to open the door from inside, increasing injury risk.

What if I bought my Aston Martin used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Aston Martin is included, then contact a franchised Aston Martin dealer and reference recall 15V846 when scheduling service.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V846000
Aston Martin customer service1-888-923-9988
NHTSA recall #15V846
NHTSA recall # (full)15V846000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →